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as they are stored in the file. You can edit the velocity values in those views, or use the Process-Scale
Velocity or Process-Interpolate command.
Velocity is different from volume in that it is an attribute of each event, rather than a controller that
affects an entire MIDI channel. Here’s an example of where this distinction might be important.
Suppose you have several tracks containing different drum parts. All of these parts would probably be
assigned to MIDI channel 10 (that’s the default channel for percussion in General MIDI). If you change
the volume setting for any track that uses channel 10, all the different drum parts—regardless of what
track they’re in—would be affected. If you change the note velocity for one drum track, it will be the
only one whose volume is affected.
To Set the Velocity Offset for a Track
• In the track you want to change, click and drag the Vel+ control to the desired setting.
To change the velocity offset for more than one track at a time, select the tracks you want to change and
choose
Track-Property-Vel+ .
Adjusting the Time Alignment of a MIDI Track (Time+)
Each event takes place at a known point in the project. On playback, the time offset (Time+)
parameter adjusts the times for MIDI events in the track by the designated amount. The value can be
as small as a single clock tick or as large as you want.
This parameter can be used to make a part play behind the beat or in front of it or to compensate for
tracks that sound rushed or late. The time shift can be used to create a chorus or slap-back echo effect
by making a copy of a track and then applying a small offset to the copy. You can use larger time offsets
to shift a track earlier or later by several beats or measures.
Note that you cannot shift any event earlier than 1:01:000. For example, if the first event in the track
starts at 2:01:000, you cannot shift its start time earlier by more than one measure.
This parameter does not affect the time that is stored for each note event. When the clip is displayed in
other views, like the Piano Roll, Staff, or Event List view, you will see the original times as they are
stored in the file.
To Set the Time Offset for a Track
1. In the track you want to change, click on the Time+ control.
2. Enter a value, or press the + or – key until you reach the value you want.
To change the time offset for more than one track at a time, select the tracks you want to change and
choose
Track-Property-Time+ .
Other MIDI Playback Settings
Two other MIDI settings can affect what happens when you play back your project, as described in the
following table:
Option… How it works…
Zero Controllers When Play
Stops If this option is enabled, SONAR zeroes (resets) the pitch wheel, the
pedal Controller, and the modulation wheel Controller on all 16 MIDI
channels whenever playback is stopped. It also sends a “Zero All
Continuous Controllers” MIDI message, which turns off other continuous
Controllers on newer synthesizers. If you experience frequent stuck notes
when playback stops, try checking this option.